Finding the Third Proportional to 529,923 and 1,147,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,923 and 1,147,920 is: 2,486,626.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,923 : 1,147,920 = 1,147,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,923/1,147,920 = 1,147,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,923x = 1,147,920 × 1,147,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,923x = 1,317,720,326,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,317,720,326,400/529,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,486,626.03
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